Reply #61: Homeopathy user here. [View All]

[Dora]

There are quacks in all lines of work, whether it's medicine or politics. Not all presidents are GWB, and not all homeopathic remedies are snake oil.

I use Boiron homeopathic remedies, and have been for several years. I've used them for motion sickness, eyestrain, muscle soreness, and the flu. I'm not drinking water, and yes, I believe they help me.

Five arnica pellets under the tongue before heavy yardwork helps prevent soreness afterwards. I swear by it. And if you miss the pre-emptive dosing, arnica gel rubbed onto aching muscles reduces the stiffness and inflammation, FAST. My husband is a drummer, and his hands and wrists get sore after three hours playing brushes on a snare and high hat. Arnica helps him more than ibuprofen does. Even my grandmother uses arnica, with her physician's approval.

A friend of mine had cosmetic surgery three years ago, and her surgeon PRESCRIBED arnica for her to take before and after surgery to aid with healing.

My son is teething, and 10-20 minutes after I rub his gums with Hyland's homeopathic teething gel, he relaxes and becomes much happier.

I'm sure there are others in the DU community who use homeopathic remedies with success. WE DON'T DESERVE YOUR SCORN.

If someone is chronically ill, or suffers a syndrome of illnesses, nobody in their right mind would endorse stopping all meds cold turkey and pursuing a homeopathic solution. That's just foolish; it's like blaming the bicycle industry because you gave up your car in order to ride a recumbent bicycle and then got into an accident because you didn't know how to ride it. If the car was working for you in the first place, then why'd you give it up? Likewise, if you're seriously ill, you shouldn't screw around with your health by listening to the first homeopath in the yellow pages.